Why is Barritas classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Barritas relies on refined sugars, glucose syrup, added honey and a preservative, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is sulphur dioxide (E220) used to protect the candied orange peel.

How does the sugar and salt content in Barritas affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its 0.35 g of salt contributes to sodium intake, which may be problematic for hypertension when consumed in large amounts.

Is the peanut ingredient in Barritas a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 11 % roasted peanuts and is labeled to contain nuts, so anyone with a peanut or tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Eridanous, Lidl • 4 x 35 g = 140 g

Soft Nougat mit Erdnüssen und Orangen

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barritas is a white nougat snack bar produced by Eridanous for Lidl, composed of glucose syrup, sugar, peanuts, candied orange peel, honey, egg white, waffle, coconut and natural flavours. It belongs to the sugary snacks and sweets PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high added‑sugar level (50 g per 100 g) and the presence of the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220). While its fat (6.3 g) and saturated fat (1.3 g) are well below the average for similar sweets, the sugar and salt contents remain high, and it contains allergens such as peanuts, egg, and traces of milk and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal389 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates76.7 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snacks, Barritas contains slightly less sugar (50 g vs 53.44 g/100 g), markedly lower fat (6.3 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (1.3 g vs 7.0 g), while its salt level (0.35 g) is almost identical to the category average.

Ingredients

Glukosesirup, Zucker, 11% Erdnüsse geröstet, 11% kandierte Orangenschalen (Orangenschalen, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Zucker, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Antioxidationsmittel: Schwefeldioxid), 5% Honig, Hühnereieiweiß*, Waffel (Kartoffelstärke, Wasser, Sonnenblumenöl), Kokosraspel, natürliche Aromen, *von Eiern aus Bodenhaltung, Kann Spuren von Milch, Sesam, Mandeln, Haselnüssen, Cashewnüssen und Pistazien enthalten,

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